Thursday, April 15, 2010

Fruits

Report from Mat's mom: Last night I got a phone call from Mat's friend, Eric Corpuz. Eric just received his mission call to the Phillipines Quezon City Mission and will enter the MTC on July 14! Eric has been attending BYU and we are so proud of all he has accomplished and the progress he has made in the short time he has been a member of the church. I can hardly wait for Mat to read his email on Monday and get the news about Eric's mission call.

Mat and Eric became friends in high school and Eric was taught by the missionaries in our home. Eric's many LDS friends were also instrumental in teaching him the gospel and encouraging him to be baptized by their examples and love. Mat baptized Eric when he turned 18 in September 2008.

A Few Fun Family Facts About the Anchorage Alaska Mission

Mat's great-uncle, Bruce Dredge from Soda, Springs, Idaho, served a full time mission to Alaska.

Elder Hugh Pinnock was a member of the quorum of the Seventy. Elder Pinnock served as an area authority and his area included the Anchorage Alaska Mission. Hugh Pinnock was a first cousin to Mat's Grandma Borden.